What is a family?

A family in the context of a PIM is a group of attributes that are associated with similar types of products. It allows for the organization and management of attributes specific to certain product categories.

Different types of products often have distinct characteristics and require different sets of attributes to describe them accurately. For instance, you might create a family called "Clothing" to house attributes like size, color, and fabric type. Meanwhile, another family called "Electronics" could include attributes such as screen size, memory capacity, and connectivity options.

In summary, a family is a logical entity to create products that have common characteristics. It helps ensure consistency and accuracy in describing and managing product data within a PIM.